A. 1.4. Prewriting: Category Matrix for Benefits of Classroom-Library Collaboration to Students, Classroom Teachers, School Librarians, and Administrators
Case Study Matrix Jerusha’s Contributions Chrissy’s Contributions Jerusha, I added some quotes and information from the Ross Todd article b/c I thought it described some great benefits of collaboration. Let's consider using Dr. M's PowerPoint called Cooperation-Collaboration. I added info about teachers on my notes page. I also added info for you to consider on the librarian and student sections of this matrix.I started a bibliography for us to compile our sources to make creating the Works Cited page simpler.
Lots more ideas - student individualized attention - students feel like library is their classroom (Peg - Kindergarten Teacher)
students feel like library is their classroom (Peg - Kindergarten Teacher)
“impacts every single child in the building” - no one else has “such a global perspective of a school” as the librarian (and the principal) (Paula - Principal)
make interdisciplinary connections (Tracy - Elementary Art)
instruction is expanded (Tracy - Elementary Art)
resourcefulness and creativity are added to lessons (Karen - 8th-Grade LA)
contributes to knowledge about school library program (Perceptions article-Shannon)
learn skills that are applicable to all areas like note taking (Karen - 8th-Grade LA)
learn something new from the librarian (Pat- 8th-Grade SS)
provides materials and computer labs (Karen - 8th-Grade LA)
Change the views of administrators from "library 'caretaker'" (Lau 2002 as cited in Todd 2008) to a necessity for collaboration on campus. (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 56)
different perspectives presented (Kelly - High School Student Teacher)
receives help and encouragement - feels valued as a teaching partner (Karen - 8th LA)
able to model district writing goals across content areas (Diane - Art HS)
Students able to find their own answers (Judy-3rd Grade Teacher)
integrate research and writing process - better use of rubrics to guide projects (Diane - Art HS)
shared grading load (Kelly - High School Student teacher)
More students completing work (Sherri- English HS)
shared grading load (Kelly - High School Student teacher
able to share passion/interest (like technology) with teacher (Sherri - English HS)
Opportunity to use state of the art technology with help from librarian as a technology expert (Forgotten partners-Jami et al 2011)
Vague ideas given detail (Sherri-HS and Kelly-Student Teacher)
Example of this on p. 24 of Technology: A Tool for Collaboration--Heard 2007: G/T teacher wanted to do a project but did not know how to make it happen.
Have knowledge of tools teachers and students may not have; access to additional resources, ideas for variety of project. (Mary Ann 7th LA)
Individualized attention, tutoring opportunities, more flexibility (Forgotten partners-Jami et al 2011)
Responsibility for student achievement is shared with librarian (SLMS-teacher collaboration article-Cooper & Bray 2011)
Give detail to vague ideas presented by teachers (Sherri-HS and Kelly-Student Teacher)
"The benefits of collaboration typically enter on instructional effectiveness and creativity, increased levels of communication and improved collegial relationships, increased job satisfaction, the development of information literate students, and improved profile of the library media center and role of library media specialists in school." (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 56)
Easier and wider access to resources in collection with expertise of librarian/public library consortium (Forgotten partners-Jones et all 2011)
If visibly working in classrooms with teachers, sharing the classroom, librarians are advocating for their own programs. Administrators will see their importance as student achievement increases in classes where collaboration is taking place. (Chrissy thought)
Student needs met quicklier with two professionals present(Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
Opportunity to use state of the art technology with help from librarian as a technology expert (Forgotten partners-Jones et al 2011)
"Collaboration, a foundational principle, is the essential basis for the library media center's engagement in the learning goals of the school." (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 55)
Deeper interactions with teacher/librarian (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
"The benefits of collaboration typically center on instructional effectiveness and creativity, increased levels of communication and improved collegial relationships, increased job satisfaction, the development of information literate students, and improved profile of the library media center and role of library media specialists in school." (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 56)
"The benefits of collaboration typically center on instructional effectiveness and creativity, increased levels of communication and improved collegial relationships, increased job satisfaction, the development of information literate students, and improved profile of the library media center and role of library media specialists in school."(Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 56)
"Teachers saw information literacy in action and saw the opportunity for deep and wider learning for students by connecting the two areas of expertise." (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
"...learn instructional strategies, observe a range of different teaching styles, and learn classroom management techniques from teacher partners." (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
"...acquire content and process knowledge" with help from both teacher and librarian. (SLMS-teacher collaboration article-Cooper & Bray 2011, p.51)
supportive environment for taking risks and multitasking (Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
supportive environment for taking risks and multitasking(Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
Students get to witness what cooperation looks like. (Hylen, 2004, 219--as cited in Collaboration in the School Social Network--Shultz-Jones, 2009, p. 22-3)
Opportunity for formal and informal professional development from librarian (Cooperation-Collaboration PPT--Moreillon, 2008, slide 10)
"Allows the [librarian] to model successful, desireable practices; and reinforces the [librarians'] role as an educational leader while minimizing the stereotypical clerical role."(SLMS-teacher collaboration article-Cooper & Bray 2011, p. 50)
..."engaging conversation for learning and greater participation." (What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p.35)
"Planned collaboration improves teaching and learning, as well as models the cooperation a teacher wants students to use." (Hylen, 2004, 219--as cited in Collaboration in the School Social Network--Shultz-Jones, 2009, p. 22-3)
Develop professional relationships with teachers of various subjects & grade levels. (Collaboration in the School Social Network--Shultz-Jones, 2009, p. 24)
Student progress as independent learners and critical thinkers. (What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 35)
Develop professional relationship with librarian. (Collaboration in the School Social Network--Shultz-Jones, 2009, p. 24)
Lifelong learner (What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 40)
Increased metacognition--as described in student's perspective section (What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 38-9)
Lifelong learner (What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 40)
A. 1.4. Prewriting: Category Matrix for Benefits of Classroom-Library Collaboration to Students, Classroom Teachers, School Librarians, and Administrators
Case Study Matrix
Jerusha’s Contributions Chrissy’s Contributions
Jerusha, I added some quotes and information from the Ross Todd article b/c I thought it described some great benefits of collaboration. Let's consider using Dr. M's PowerPoint called Cooperation-Collaboration. I added info about teachers on my notes page. I also added info for you to consider on the librarian and student sections of this matrix.I started a bibliography for us to compile our sources to make creating the Works Cited page simpler.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Example of this on p. 24 of Technology: A Tool for Collaboration--Heard 2007: G/T teacher wanted to do a project but did not know how to make it happen.
(Collaboration: From Myth to Reality--Todd, 2008, p. 58)
(What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p.35)
(What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 40)
(What Kind of Teacher are You?--Hamilton, 2011, p. 40)
"7th-Grade Language Arts Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125112>.
"7th-Grade Social Studies Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=121980>.
"Eighth-Grade Language Arts Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125114>.
"Elementary Art Instructor." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=121834>.
"High School Art Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=121840>.
"High School Student Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125103>.
"High School Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125106>.
"Kindergarten Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=121832>.
"Principal." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=121838>.
"Third-Grade Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. TeacherTube. N.p., 2001.
Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=119396>.